Key facts
UNE unit code: MM403
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Organisations face considerable challenges in managing and implementing their direction. They must balance their competing responsibilities to their business, the environment and society.
In this unit, you will examine strategic management theories, models and analytical frameworks, through the lens of sustainability. You will hone your understanding of the importance of calibrating organisational strategies in relation to United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
You will explore, apply and interpret basic strategic analysis techniques, assess strategic options, derive appropriate strategies to ensure future success, and identify challenges.
You will also learn how to analyse the internal and external environment in which an organisation operates (including the globalised economy) and identify appropriate and measured organisational responses.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline of strategic management, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a range of sustainability contexts;
- use a range of cognitive and communication skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise relevant strategic management theories, concepts and information drawn from a range of sources in order to demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in solving complex problems associated with business-environment-society nexus;
- work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills in the area of strategic management; and
- demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of strategic management.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Case Study. No. Words: 1500 |
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Case Study 2A. Written Report (1500 words) - 75% weighting 2B. Student Presentation - 25% weighting |
| Open Book Exam | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Short Essay Questions. Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass (or better) in the unit. No. Words: 1500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Strategic Management
ISBN: 9781488617348
Hubbard, G., Rice, J. and Galvin, P., Pearson 6th ed. 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
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